York's Sarah Diment named a Red Cross Real Hero

YORK — Sarah Diment, a Cape Neddick resident and owner of the Beachmere Inn in Ogunquit, was honored recently with a Real Hero award from the American Red Cross of Maine Southern Maine Chapter.

YORK — Sarah Diment, a Cape Neddick resident and owner of the Beachmere Inn in Ogunquit, was honored recently with a Real Hero award from the American Red Cross of Maine Southern Maine Chapter.

The awards were presented April 4 to a handful of southern Maine residents who have performed acts of heroism, showing courage, kindness or selfless character in service to others. The award winners were selected in seven categories from among a field of nominees, according to a release from the Red Cross. The nominations were reviewed by a panel of local residents representing communities in the counties the Southern Maine Chapter serves

Diment received the Real Hero award in the Community Service category. Days after Hurricane Sandy, she led a group of her fellow business owners and the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce in bringing families affected by the storm to area hotels for a five-day respite with free accommodations, meals, entertainment, and more.

The program, known as Operation Ogunquit, inspired gifts of assistance from more than 25 businesses, other local organizations, schools, and individuals.

A man from New York whose home had been swept out to sea by Sandy said of his visit, "It restored my faith in humanity. I never knew people could be so nice."

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